A new hollow nanoreactor mimics living cells to make hydrogen peroxide more efficiently using visible light. Its light-trapping cavity and proton-shuttling shell could open new possibilities for cleaner chemical manufacturing and artificial photosynthesis.
The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.
Millions of sperm do not always compete alone—some species send them into action as coordinated teams. A sweeping evolutionary study found that this cooperation is widespread among arthropods and has repeatedly emerged and vanished over hundreds of millions of years. The discovery challenges the classic “fastest sperm wins” story and could influence future fertility research and pest-control strategies.
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower after a weekly inventory build came in slightly above expectations while increasing the storage surplus over the five-year average.
Genetic changes may set off a chain reaction that causes the spine’s natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. Zebrafish with a faulty collagen-related gene developed mineral buildup and spinal fusion similar to human disc disease. Researchers were able to reduce the damage using an existing osteoporosis drug and by targeting fat metabolism. The discovery points to several exciting possibilities for future back pain treatments.
The prototype could help us see light that other animals can. The post Infrared glasses could push the boundaries of human eyesight appeared first on Popular Science .
A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage associated with vascular dementia. The findings suggest that healthier lifestyle choices could help delay dementia by reducing several harmful brain changes at once.
A White House effort to delay a ban on intoxicating hemp was holding up a final agreement on a bipartisan spending bill ahead of a monthlong Senate recess.
Ancient seafloor sediments have revealed a surprising twist in how the Atlantic’s massive circulation system works. During a cold period about 3.4 million years ago, the flow of warm, salty water from the Indian Ocean into the Atlantic nearly shut down—but the AMOC did not weaken as expected. Parts of the overturning circulation actually grew stronger.
While administration officials say the changes will save money by lifting onerous requirements, advocates fear the anti-poverty program will be gutted.
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While input costs have risen sharply, demand is proving resilient as businesses stockpile essential parts and equipment to avoid further disruption from tensions in the Middle East.
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Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
We’re seeing America wake up to the tyranny that’s engulfed us With the victory of progressive Abdul El-Sayed over representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary, prepare yourself to hear enormous quantities of bullshit about the Democratic party now being “taken over” by the “left” or by “democratic socialists”. Or as the reliably establishment New York Times put it : “Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?” Continue reading...
More states will hold primary elections next week, including Wisconsin, where democratic socialist Francesca Hong is leading several polls in her run for governor. CBS News' Zak Hudak takes a look at the race as the countdown to the midterm elections continues.
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
Police say two children under the age of 10 stole and crashed their parents' car in Oakland, California, on Thursday, sending a woman and themselves to the hospital. Da Lin reports.
On Thursday, President Trump signed two new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, about a month after the Supreme Court ended his previous effort. Weija Jiang has more.
Several states are reporting outbreaks of foodborne illnesses stemming from salmonella and cyclospora. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco, joins CBS News with food safety tips.
The colorful crustacean will only be at New Hampshire's Explore the Ocean World museum until Labor Day. The post Rare blue lobster gets another shot at life in the ocean appeared first on Popular Science .
These stories span centuries and continents, revealing how libraries have shaped culture, politics, and public life. The post The Many Lives of Libraries appeared first on JSTOR Daily .
The Trump administration is sending back record numbers of Vietnamese, Laotians and Hmong. Many came to the United States as young war refugees and later committed crimes.
A prescription form of THC helped many people with PTSD escape recurring trauma-related nightmares, with more than one-third reporting that the nightmares disappeared completely after ten weeks. The results could point toward a long-awaited treatment for one of PTSD’s most distressing and stubborn symptoms.
Bowie State University is launching a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall, preparing students for careers across technology, healthcare, cybersecurity and other industries.
40 million tons of this polluting plastic are produced every year. The post Hard-to-recycle PVC turned into sustainable lubricant appeared first on Popular Science .
The central bank’s board voted unanimously to keep the overnight interest-rate target at 6.5%, and and reiterated its expectation that it will stay on hold for the foreseeable future.
A family farm in Woodbridge valued at $2 million was initially listed at $50 million, roughly $2 million per acre. The listing agent says it plans to lower the asking price.
Versant Media shares climbed after the company raised its full-year outlook despite recording lower sales in its third earnings report since being spun off from Comcast.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is formally intervening in the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, citing concerns about electric bills and the state’s energy needs.
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
The request was the first time that anyone had used the courts in an effort to directly kill the sweeping tax protections offered to the president and his family.
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
A supermassive black hole has been found lurking about 30,000 light-years from the center of its galaxy—the first dormant black hole detected so far from a galactic core. It revealed itself only after shredding a passing star and producing a brief, brilliant flare. Astronomers think it may be the remnant of a devoured galaxy or a black hole flung outward during a chaotic cosmic encounter.
Bose's QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) bring Ultra-only Immersive Audio and USB-C lossless to $359. Preorders open August 8, shipping August 13. The post Bose’s new QuietComfort headphones get spatial audio and USB-C lossless for $359 appeared first on Popular Science .
Restaurant Brands International’s profit rose in the second quarter, driven by a standout performance at Burger King U.S. that bucked a broader trend of slowing fast-food demand across other major chains.
As a detective with the N.Y.P.D., he helped prosecute violent crimes under federal law. At the U.S. attorney’s office, he was involved in high-profile exonerations.